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Azores, Portugal
THE AZORES: Portugal's serene, seldom-seen archipelago (courtesy, visitazores.org)

Azores Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Go whale watching
  • Explore volcanic lakes
  • Eat food cooked by a volcanic steam vent
  • View a 980-foot waterfall

Azores Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

What appeals to many about the Açores (Azores) is their isolation. This is not a place you stumble upon while driving the back roads. The archipelago of nine islands lies in the mid-Atlantic, about 900 miles from Lisbon and 2,330 miles from North America, and stretches over 370 miles of ocean. Beaches aren't the lure either. The coast is often rocky, the waves rough, and the currents strong.

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Hotels

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Terceira Mar
Baia Do Fanal
Angra Do Heroismo, Portugal
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 0.4 Miles
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Sao Miguel Park Hotel
Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral Sao Miguel Island
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 106.0 Miles
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Rua Padre Jose Janinto Botelho Sao Miguel Island
Furnas, Portugal
Hotel Class: 3 class stars
Distance: 121.2 Miles
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Attractions

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Caldeira das Sete Cidades
São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Map
Distance: 94.9 Miles (from destination center)
Description: A beautiful volcanic crater composed of two lakes... Read More
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Angra do Heroismo
Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal Map
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Furnas Valley
Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Map
Distance: 120.2 Miles (from destination center)
Description: A lush garden oasis set at the bottom of a... Read More
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    from $1390, 8 days
    Bathed in the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the archipelago of the Azores rise up from around the mid Atlantic ridge to form a string of volcanic
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Azores Vacation Rentals

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90098 Villa in Esposende
Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 14
Amenities: BBQ, Central heating, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Garage, Iron, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Towels
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T1 - Qta das Amendoeiras 3
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: Swimming Pool, TV
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2 Bedroom VACATION HOME in ALBUFEIRA, PORTUGAL
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Full kitchen, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils
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